When Melanie and I pulled into Jordan, Minnesota we drove past the Nicolin Mansion B&B, and she said to me, "should we see if we can take a tour?"   I objected because I didn't want to intrude, but Melanie's philosophy is to wear down her adversaries by presenting the same proposition over and over in just a little different manner each time. 

We stopped in a couple of antique shops and then she led me down the street toward the B&B.  That's really all it took, because she knows I love architecture and this was no exception.  The yard was inviting with large, old shade trees and a fountain.

As luck would have it, the owners were working in that beautfiul yard and invited us to come in.  I guess what Melanie wants, Melanie gets.

What a stately home!  The city of Jordan is fortunate to have such grand accommodations featuring five lavish guest rooms - all with private baths. The Nicolin Mansion B&B has a rich history  and has been carefully preserved.  An overnight stay here is surely a night spent in the lap of luxury.

I was looking around their most popular guest room pictured above, and I mentioned to the proprietor that I noticed there wasn't  a TV and how do people generally entertain themselves when they stay?  Even Melanie knew the answer to that.  They come here for romance.  Duh.  Clearly it's time for me to put Steinbeck and Faulkner back on the bookshelf and pick up a couple of Melanie's trashy dime-store novels.  This is a very sad commentary on my social life. 

The Nicolin Mansion features a three course candlelight breakfast in its plush dining room and it's located within walking distance of antique shops and coffee houses.  Showing their true appreciation for the community, Mara Wallach and Terri Knox collaborated on, and published, a Historic Jordan Walking Tour through their creative services company,  The Creative Collaboration Gang, including other historic buildings in town.  A stroll around this charming community is well worth one's while.